Planning science units can be hard, especially when trying to find the right read-aloud to go with your unit. Plus, home schooling parents might enjoy this book for making scientific connections in literature. I’m talking about the book “Think Like A Scientist”. It’s a story that features being brave, always asking questions and to never give up.
I had a chance to ask Brandon Green, the author of “Think Like A Scientist”, about his inspirations and writing routines. Brandon Green is an Australian author that uses his background as a businessman and entrepreneur to guide his writing. He runs a podcast sharing his experiences as a “Digital Nomad”, and has also written a book on self-help called “Become a Loser to Become a Winner”. I hope you enjoy this behind-the-scenes look into Brandon Green.
What is your favorite memory from reading as a child?
Brandon Green: My favourite memory reading as a child was having my favourite book read to me by different people, as everyone tells the same story differently.
Do you have a writing routine? Share what works for you.
Brandon Green: I just set myself a goal to do it, and try to knock it all out in one sitting. It’s very hard and distracting for me to work at a target over a longer period of time
What is writing to you in one sentence?
Brandon Green: To me, writing is all about the ability to put a story together. From constructing something well-detailed just from a small idea, and having it flourish.
Blurb for “Think Like A Scientist”
“Jack’s dad gets sick with strange symptoms that doctors can’t figure out. Feeling lost and worried, Jack decides to think like a scientist. He asks questions and looks for his own answers. This story shows how Jack uses his smarts to help his dad when the experts can’t. It’s a tale about being brave, asking questions, and never giving up.”
Looking for something to inspire fitness and health while teaching Science at the same time? This is a great book about the health of the body as we care for our brain. In Your Brain, The Engine to Your Body – Kids Edition is written by Tracy Markley, and is a wonderful way to get your child focused on how keeping your brain healthy leads to general whole body goodness. Tracy Markley has an extensive background as a fitness trainer, and has led a program to help adults with stroke recovery. Her expertise in the subject helps give her insight to helping others achieve brain health. With this book, she is reaching out to the younger generation to start early in taking care of their brain.
I had a wonderful opportunity to be able to interview Tracy about her childhood reading memories, experience with brain recovery and helping others, and what could be her future writing projects.
Tracy Markley is the author of the children’s book, In Your Brain, The Engine to Your Body–Kids Edition.
What is your favorite memory from reading as a child?
Tracy Markley: I remember being so excited to have the Flintstones Book. It was colorful and simple for me to read. I had it with me all the time. Flintstones was my favorite childhood cartoon in the seventies that some people may remember.
2) Who was your favorite author and how did they influence you?
Tracy Markley: As a child my favorite author was Dr. Seuss. As an adult, Wayne Dyer is my favorite author. He has several books, but his book, The Power of Intention, kept me inspired and empowered to keep to my desired goals.
3) Do you have a writing routine? Share what works for you.
Tracy Markley: I really don’t have a writing routine. I write when I feel like it. Often, I hand write a lot of my book in a notebook, and then I take it to my computer to type. Once I am writing on the computer, more of the book creation and writing comes to play.
4) What subjects would you like to write about in future projects?
Tracy Markley: I have two new projects coming up in the next few months. One is a book collaboration with other fitness professional leaders and the other is a book on hearing loss. I have hearing loss, and it greatly affected me as a child in my reading and writing skills. It is amazing to me that I became a writer as an adult.
5) What do you hope for kids to take away from reading your book?
Tracy Markley: I want kids to learn how important drinking water and eating healthy is for their brain and body at a youthful age. Sometimes as an adult we learn these things after we have brain or health issues. It’s a fun and quick book that also encourages them to be kind to themselves and others. Also, to remember how important it is to play and laugh for good brain health.
6) Do you think your book would be a nice addition in a classroom setting for teachers to read and discuss with the class?
Tracy Markley: Yes, definitely. It is a terrific book to use in the classroom. There is a page in the book with kids and a teacher showing how kids can focus and learn better at school when eating healthy and staying hydrated.
7) Are the illustrations in your book based on someone you know?
Tracy Markley: Yes. My business logo for my fitness studio is a cartoon illustration made to be me. I took that illustration and asked someone on Fiverr if they could make me a child’s version of it. He did a wonderful job and that is the girl in the book. It’s a mini-me. On the page in the book where she is watering the garden, she has a dog next to her. That was my dog, Wasabi. I gave the illustrator a picture of my dog and asked him if he would cartoon him for the book. I love it.
8) This book seems to be filled with good advice and tips that adults can use too. Would you ever direct it for adult reading too?
Tracy Markley: Yes, this book is actually the Kid’s version of my adult book “Your Brain the Engine to Your Body” A Fitness Trainer’s Guide to Brain Health. Both are simple and to the point. This kid’s edition, of course, is simpler. But the idea to eat healthy, drink water, be kind to others and laugh more is good for everyone at any age.
9) What is writing to you in one sentence?
Tracy Markley: Helping others with my knowledge and or experience.
Here is the book blurb for “Your Brain: The Engine to Your Body”.
Blurb:
In Your Brain, The Engine to Your Body – Kids Edition, kids will learn some simple fun things about their brain and how to stay healthy as they have fun with fun illustrations. It is easy to read and understand. A healthy brain helps have a healthy body. The brain is the engine to the body. This book can be read alone or with teachers or parents. Tracy also wrote an adult version of this book to help teens and adults learn more about the health and care of their brain. Enjoy the fun illustrations as you learn more about your brain. Exercise, staying hydrated, and good nutrition helps the brain to stay healthy as we grow up.
In Your Brain, The Engine to Your Body – Kids Edition is available at on Amazon as an ebook or print edition. This is a Kindle Unlimited title. Find all her books on her Amazon Author’s Page.
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